Woodside Physical EducationTop of Page

Physical education is an integral part of the overall education program for every student. It provides one of the few opportunities for every student to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to lead a physically active lifestyle.

Vision StatementTop of Page

The quality and productivity of each individual’s life is enhanced through participation in a comprehensive physical education program that promotes the optimal growth and development in their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. A developmentally appropriate physical education program empowers students to make wise choices, meet challenges, and exhibit positive behaviors in lifelong fitness and movement activity.

StandardsTop of Page

At Woodside Elementary we use the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools to help guide instruction.  
The five overarching model content standards for elementary and middle school students are as follows:
 
Standard 1:  Students demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
 
Standard 2:  Students demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities
 
Standard 3:  Students assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
 
Standard 4:  Students demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.
 
Standard 5:  Students demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activity.